Happy New Year, Big Swimmers… 🥳🙌 What better way to start 2025 than by securing your entry into one of the most popular outdoor swim events in the South West?! For full information & entries, simply head to 👉👉 https://dbmax.co.uk/events/cotswold-big-swim-festival-june-2025
23/10/2024
🌊 Big news, Big Swimmers! 🌊
We’re thrilled to announce, The Cotswold Big Swim Festival 2025 series is officially OPEN for entries! 🙌🙌
After an incredible 2024, we can’t wait to come back and do it all again next year! 🏊🏊♂️🏊♀️
So, dive in early and grab our special early-bird offer! Want to save even more? Grab one of our combo tickets for both our June and September swims! 😅
There’s plenty of time to train, so whatever your motivations and goals, get set, and be raring to go in the spring… We know we will be! 👊
For more information and entries, head to: 👇
We're back in 2025, DB Maxers, with our second running of the Cotswold Big Swim Festival series. Save for the weather, we haven't decided yet how to top the phenomenal and wonderful 2024 swims but rest assured, we'll find a way!The Cotswold Big Swim Festival offers something for a whole family of...
24/09/2024
📣 Less than two weeks to go!! 📣
Whether it’s an AQUATHLON, SUPATHLON or just a timed PADDLE BOARD or SWIM, we have it all… 😅🙌
Join us at the stunning and normally private Lake 68 in the Cleveland Lakes Nature Reserve for an unforgettable experience. This is your chance to experience the hidden magic of this incredible 1.6km stretch of open water. 💙
Team entries also available, split the race with a partner and double the fun!
🔥 Your race entry also includes the use of a free post-race SAUNA provided by Sivo Wellness🔥
No SUP, no problem! We have boards for hire from McConks at this event so dive in and try something new! Simply select the SUP hire option when booking…😄
Whether it’s an Aquathlon, SUPathalon or just a timed Paddle Board or Swim, we have it all… 😅🙌
Join us at the stunning and normally private Lake 68 in the Cleveland Nature Reserve for an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re teaming up or going solo, this is your chance to experience the hidden magic of this 1.6km stretch of open water. 💙
Team entries also available, split the race with a partner and double the fun!
No SUP, no problem! We have boards for hire at this event so dive in and try something new! Simply follow the link below for more info. and select the hire option when booking…😄
A fine selection of winners and our team of event staff from today's Cotswold Big Swim Festival!
Big thank you to everyone who participated and supported and to our event partners and ❤️🙏. Amazing water safety support from the team at Lake 32 Outdoor Centre 🛟
You were all incredible folks..!
What a morning that was… !! 💪💪🙌🙌 Congratulations to all who took part in today’s Big Swim Festival. Thank you to each and every one of you for such a memorable event… 🙏😅
Here’s the 750m start. Full results can be viewed at: 👇
Whether it’s an Aquathlon, SUPathlon or just a timed Paddle Board or Swim, we have it all… 😅🙌
Together with the , come and join us at the stunning and normally private Lake 68 in the Cleveland Nature Reserve for an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re teaming up or going solo, this is your chance to experience the hidden magic of this 1.6km stretch of open water. 💙
Events to choose from:
• AQUATHLON (1.5k SWIM followed by a 5k run)
• SUPATHLON (1.5k SUP followed by a 5k run)
• Individual 1.5k or 3k timed SUP
• Individual 1.5k or 3k timed SWIM
Team entries also available, split the race with a partner and double the fun!
👉 *Enter before the end of August and receive a 15% early bird discount… So don’t delay, dive in and sign up TODAY!!
Just one week and one day to go..!
Little update from DB Max HQ.
Keep doing your sun dances folks... ☀️ 🏊🏾♀️ 🏊 🏊🏿♂️
27/08/2024
🙌🙌 Attention, DB Maxers! We are extremely thrilled to announce that, in conjunction with Cotswold Lakes Trust, our newest event:
The 2024 Cotswold Lakes SUP/Swim & Run is NOW LIVE‼️📢
Join us at the stunning and normally private Lake 68 in the Cleveland Nature Reserve for an unforgettable experience. Whether you're teaming up or going solo, this is your chance to experience the hidden magic of this 1.6km stretch of open water. 💙
Team entries also available, split the race with a partner and double the fun!
👉 *Enter before the end of August and receive a 15% early bird discount… So don’t delay, dive in and sign up TODAY!!
LATE SUMMER 1-TO-1 COACHING OFFER - GRAB IT WHILST IT'S HOT!
It's one our open water fans do not wish to miss 😁
💧 15% OFF a single 1-to-1 open water coaching session (use code Swim15 at checkout, offer includes junior level 1 sign off sessions)
💧 20% OFF our twin pack open water 1-to-1 sessions (use code Swim20 at checkout)
Oh and a little secret, don't tell anybody but our sessions can also be used for our endless pool 1-to-1's. So you can book into either service with this offer, Shhhhhhh😉
Whether you're a first time open water swimmer, prepping for an event, wanting to get stroke advice or just want to master some open water skills, we have you covered!
🏊♂️Why Choose South West Swim?
💧Expert led - guidance from fully qualified and experienced open water coach Jason Tait (Swim England, STA, Swim Smooth, Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK)
💧Individualised coaching - we help target your specific goals. Tell us what you wish to work on, or let us guide you on the best development after seeing you swim.
💧 60 minute sessions with video overview, written notes and online support via www.swimsmooth.guru to further you swimming over the coming weeks and months ahead.
💧Sessions held at the wonderful Lake86 Cotswold Water Park Hire
Don’t miss out - Select and book your session times via our online booking system using the link below.
Questions? feel free to get in contact with us so we can advise you further.
📅 Book Now: www.southwestswim.co.uk/openwatercoaching
📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 Tel/WhatsApp: 07751 793234
(Discount code ends 14th September, but sessions can be used after this date up until the expiry date of the session pack. We guarantee we will be coaching in the open water until at least the 14th September, after this point will depend on water temp / weather)
16/08/2024
Just 3 weeks to go, Big Swimmers, and the excitement is building! 😅🙌
We can't wait to see you all on September 7th for the second Cotswold Big Swim event of 2024. If it’s even half as fun as June, it’s going to be immense! 🙌🏊♂️
You asked, we listened! We're adding the fast & furious 4x200m relay this time. So, grab your swim buddies and jump in! 😅 Prizes will be up for grabs and medals for all participants.
Spaces are filling up fast, so make sure to register NOW! 👇:
The Cotswold Big Swim Festival offers something for a whole family of swimmers and is a celebration of outdoor swimming, set in the beautiful Cotswolds.
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What a morning that was… !! 💪💪🙌🙌 Congratulations to all who took part in today’s Big Swim Festival. Thank you to each and every one of you for such a memorable event… 🙏😅
Here’s the 750m start. Full results can be viewed at: 👇
https://dbmaxresults.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16421&RId=30342
Just one week and one day to go..!
Little update from DB Max HQ.
Keep doing your sun dances folks... ☀️ 🏊🏾♀️ 🏊 🏊🏿♂️
Start of today's 4 x 750m relay.
The kids absolutely smashed it today 💪.
Well done to the adults too 😁
Race briefing time folks - the full version.
Make sure you watch Will and Will as they chat through tomorrow's event.
Shouty Dave, Mary, Justin, Will, Will, Jay Luke, the Lake 32 team and all our marshals will see you in the morning..!
Lake 32 Outdoor Centre South West Swim diptribe
A message from everyone’s favourite marshal, Shouty Dave! 😍
June’s Big Swim is less than a month away and tickets are selling fast! 🔥
Don’t miss out, for more information and to enter NOW go to… 👇
https://www.dbmax.co.uk/events/cotswold-big-swim-festival-june-2024
#dbmax #dbmaxevents #southwestswim #ukswimming #ukswimming #britisharmysports #swimmingevents #swimuk #openwaterswimmers
A message from the other side of the world for our Cotswold Big Swimmers..! 🏊 🏊🏼♀️🏊🏿♂️
Can't wait to have 'the Voice MC' alongside Shouty Dave on June 15th. What a combo..!
Still time to enter the individual swims and/or the relay 👇
https://www.dbmax.co.uk/events/cotswold-big-swim-festival-june-2024
#CotswoldBigSwim #JayLuke #TheVoiceMC #ShoutyDave
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Welcome to the Cotswold Big Swim
Cotswold Big Swim Series is a small, family run event from the team that bring you the award winning Royal Wootton Bassett Triathlon. Ciaran, David (aka "shouty Dave") and Niall Alstowe are proud to take the reins of the longstanding and successful Cotswold Big Swim Series at Lake 32 from Lorraine and Kev Ferris ‘TriFerris Promotions’ from 2020.
We hope to welcome past participants and encourage new people to this wonderful open water series and inspire people to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
We will continue our commitment to charity by donating a percentage of all entry fees to our chosen charities.
2020 Big Cotswold Swim Events
There will be two events held in 2020, the first on Saturday 11th July and the second on Saturday 12th September. Both events will have a 1 mile and 2 mile option. As a new option for 2020, we have included a combo entry so you can take part in both events for just £35.00!
Cotswold Big Swim - 1 mile
Open to anyone who can cover the distance, Ideal for those wanting an early season tester or taking their first step into open water
swimming (minimum age 14 as at 31/12/20). Please note wetsuits are strongly recommended.
Cotswold Big Swim - 2 mile
Open to anyone who can cover the distance (minimum age 14 as at 31/12/20). Anyone aged under 16 must be a regular club swimmer and their parents must sign a disclaimer/permission form on the morning of the event to confirm they can easily cover the distance. Please note wetsuits are strongly recommended.